Texas camp where 25 girls died drops reopening plans after parents protest
Summary
Camp Mystic, a Texas summer camp where 25 girls and two counselors died in floods last year, will not reopen this summer. The camp withdrew its license application after parents protested and ongoing investigations into the camping safety and evacuation plans continued.Key Facts
- Camp Mystic is a private all-girls Christian summer camp in Texas, founded in 1926.
- In July of last year, floods caused the deaths of 25 girls and 2 counselors at the camp.
- The camp had planned to reopen at a different location this summer but withdrew its application for a license.
- Parents of the victims and families protested the reopening due to ongoing grief and investigations.
- Texas authorities are reviewing the camp’s emergency plans and found major changes needed before reopening.
- The camp’s withdrawal came after Texas officials indicated they were likely to deny the license.
- Some families are grateful the camp remains closed; others hoped reopening could help with healing.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated the camp will stay closed for the year while investigations continue.
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